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Skysphere to Grandsphere and beyond...

With the Audi grandsphere concept

Audi is showing an interpretation of the sedan of the future. The second in a series of visionary concept cars provides a glimpse of how tomorrow’s first-class automotive comfort will look: electric, automated, intuitive – and with plenty of individual space for immersive experiences.

Vision of mobility

To open your mind to the Four Rings’ vision of mobility that inspired the new Audi grandsphere concept, you need to play a little game of make believe. Imagine yourself in a time, probably the not too distant future, when vehicles will operate autonomously on demand. Now imagine what possibilities that unlocks for the occupants.

The second of three “sphere” concept vehicles, the fully electric Audi grandsphere is all about the traditional cockpit’s transformation into a spacious lounge.

Whenever the Audi grandsphere switches to autonomous driving mode and the steering wheel and pedals retract, all the passengers can choose how to experience their new-found freedom on board - using it to communicate, relax, work or enjoy quiet me-time. As such, the Audi grandsphere is a natural progression of the “experience device” approach the carmaker initiated with the Audi skysphere concept.

First Class

Unsurprisingly, the design of the Audi grandsphere focuses on the interior - the passenger compartment - which no longer takes a back seat to technical requirements. Instead, the space, architecture and functions take their cue from the occupants’ needs. Since the doors of the Audi grandsphere open in opposite directions and there is no B-pillar, the passengers are given an expansive welcome into the full sweep of the interior. www.progress.audi fresh eye

The brand with the Four Rings is unveiling its vision of progressive luxury for first-class travel, including an interior offering new experiences.

Previous page: Audi Skysphere.

Above: Audi Grandsphere.

The Audi grandsphere concept is more than just a car – and it is not alone. It is part of a family of concept cars (above right, including SUV Urbansphere) with which Audi wants to redefine the future of mobility.

Audi is already breathing life into visions of sustainable mobility.